Antique Art Nouveau Turquoise & Pearl Locket
Antique Secessionist gold locket with turquoise and pearls. Three plump berries, two turquoise and one half pearl on slender, elegantly drooping stems, take shelter under a beautifully veined and textured gold leaf, all rendered in quintessential Vienna Secessionist style. Inside, protected under glass, is a period photo of a turn-of-the-century gentleman with his impressive handlebar mustache. The back is smooth and unembellished, with a protruding hinged door, which opens easily and closes securely. A lovely flared bale at the top allows the piece to be suspended from a chain or ribbon (not included) as a necklace. The locket measures approx. 1 11/16" tall x 1 1/4" wide, not including the bale or jump ring. To the top of the bale is approx. 2 1/4". The glass and photo do not seem to be removeable. Circa 1900. Austro-Hungarian hallmarks for 14K gold (and tests as such) prior to 1922, assay mark for Vienna, with an unidentified maker's mark. The locket is in good vintage condition.
Please don't hesitate to ask us for any additional information or photos.
Antique Secessionist gold locket with turquoise and pearls. Three plump berries, two turquoise and one half pearl on slender, elegantly drooping stems, take shelter under a beautifully veined and textured gold leaf, all rendered in quintessential Vienna Secessionist style. Inside, protected under glass, is a period photo of a turn-of-the-century gentleman with his impressive handlebar mustache. The back is smooth and unembellished, with a protruding hinged door, which opens easily and closes securely. A lovely flared bale at the top allows the piece to be suspended from a chain or ribbon (not included) as a necklace. The locket measures approx. 1 11/16" tall x 1 1/4" wide, not including the bale or jump ring. To the top of the bale is approx. 2 1/4". The glass and photo do not seem to be removeable. Circa 1900. Austro-Hungarian hallmarks for 14K gold (and tests as such) prior to 1922, assay mark for Vienna, with an unidentified maker's mark. The locket is in good vintage condition.
Please don't hesitate to ask us for any additional information or photos.
Antique Secessionist gold locket with turquoise and pearls. Three plump berries, two turquoise and one half pearl on slender, elegantly drooping stems, take shelter under a beautifully veined and textured gold leaf, all rendered in quintessential Vienna Secessionist style. Inside, protected under glass, is a period photo of a turn-of-the-century gentleman with his impressive handlebar mustache. The back is smooth and unembellished, with a protruding hinged door, which opens easily and closes securely. A lovely flared bale at the top allows the piece to be suspended from a chain or ribbon (not included) as a necklace. The locket measures approx. 1 11/16" tall x 1 1/4" wide, not including the bale or jump ring. To the top of the bale is approx. 2 1/4". The glass and photo do not seem to be removeable. Circa 1900. Austro-Hungarian hallmarks for 14K gold (and tests as such) prior to 1922, assay mark for Vienna, with an unidentified maker's mark. The locket is in good vintage condition.
Please don't hesitate to ask us for any additional information or photos.
